We Lost a Friend

[Wicked Webby]

What terrible news,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Andrew and to all that loved you.

Though your days shall never be numered again, Godspeed on your journey to the Heavens.

Matt

 

[Thug]

I cant believe what I'm reading.....such a loss...My heat goes out to OJ's family and friends. As with some of you I never meet him but I feel his loss with a tremendous heavy heart.

Anything that is needed if I can help I will.

Sorry for your loss Nut...Losing good mates is a hard load to bear my friend.

 

[user 2024]

RIP my FJR Brother.

Maybe the admins can do something with his avatar and put it somewhere permanently in the header or something.

 

[airboss]

I never meet Andrew, from his post I feel that if I had, I would have found a true friend. Such a spirit of kindness and sharing will surely be missed.

RIP Andrew, our world will be a little darker without your light.

 

[Bustanut joker]

I can't find the words..... Damn.

Rest in peace brother. :bye2:

Barry

 

[TriggerT]

As stated before, this pictures says it all.

A testament for those who have gone ahead to see what is around the next corner. They no longer need the motorcycle to propel them.

 

[squeezer]

Oh my God. This is heartbreaking. Godspeed.

 

[uctofeej]

When I read the news last night, like others, I was simply stunned. Sad and disheartening news.

It is clear that Andrew was an exceptional person and will be missed. Rest in peace, brother.

 

[FastJoyRide]

MikeH phoned me at midnight as he had seen this thread and didn't know if I would have. Not much sleep for me folks...

Andrew was truly a GENTLEman, and he always took the time to say hi and get caught up with his huge circle of friends and acquaintances. At Reno I was lucky to get the chance to ride the Big Dawg day in a group with Andrew and Sherri and mostly their other friends from California and Nevada. I was particularly struck by how much effort was made to be sure that I knew what I was doing on mountain roads; to make me feel welcome and included; and especially to ensure that I was getting the best riding experience on the (new to me) roads that they all loved so much to ride. Despite her bad back Sherri was performing gymnastics on the back of their FJR to be sure that she got lots of film of all the people on that ride = the finest kind of folks you will ever want to meet.

I was not even mildly surprised to see how Andrew and Sherri became part of their friend MadMike's extended support team after his serious off-road get-off this year.

Andrew was so proud to be seeing off one of his children to the first day of college this past Fall...

As Swagmaster for WFO6, Andrew had a lot on his plate. We chatted several times, but the timing didn't work out for us to enjoy a ride together in Park City. But before we left he was already talking about Colorado and about how much he and Sherri were looking forward to showing Syvia and me some of the favourite roads of his youth at WFO7.

I am absolutely devastated by this - RIP my friend. Sherri, I won't use your forum name as it will be some time before your feelings will make it seem appropriate again, but please know that we were all blessed to have had whatever brief time we had with one of the truly great guys in this world. If there is ever ANYTHING...

Your sad Canadian friend. Dave

 

[TheAxeman]

I can't believe it.....My heart just sunk when I read Tim's post. My sincerest, heartfelt condolences to Sherri and his family and friends.

When I had posted that my son was entering the Marine Corps, Andrew had PM'd me telling me to thank my son for his service. Its fitting that today, Veterans Day, Toecutter had posted one of Andrew's threads regarding his attendance at the funeral for a fallen young man. His huge heart will always be remembered....

 

[Fencer]

George adds size by blowing through the pipe

Not gonna take outa context h34r:

George and Sherri working the piece and bit in the glory hole

Oh.... Thats just tooo easy

:assassin:

Sherri brings the punty to George who places it on the piece. Sherri supports the piece as it is disconnected from the blow pipe.

You're killing me here man!! Its like a major leager at a T-ball game :lol:

Glad a good time was had by all.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I loved his post on Sherri making glass, and he could laugh back with you.

Truly a mold breaker.

 

[raclow]

I feel like I've been kicked in the stomach!!!! I am having a hard time putting my mind around this.

I never had the distinguished opportunity to meet Andrew, but he and I have exchanged some nice PM's.

He will be missed by all.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sherri and the entire family.

Sherri, you will ALWAYS be our sister and family member. Please let this forum know if you need our help.

GODSPEED, Andrew!!! You will never be forgotten.

 

[tstaff]

RIP brother.

 

[wheatonFJR]

I am in shock with sadness at the loss of a person I never had a chance to meet in person.

Mannnnnnnnnnnn, I just can't believe this!!

I also want to participate at the appropriate time for a fund/gift for Sherri.

Mannnnnnnnnnnn, I just can't believe this!!

 

[flying_monkey_girl]

Thank you for sharing your life with us.

xoxo

I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of his friend.

He referred to the dates on his tombstone from the beginning...to the end.

He noted that first came the date of his birth and spoke of the second with tears,

But he said that what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time that he spent alive on earth,

and now only those who loved him know what that little line is worth. (copied part of Linda Ellis' poem "The Dash" edited )

 

[caryt]

I am stunned, I met Andrew when he passed Thu my town early this year on his trip east. We rode into the next town and had dinner and talked about bikes and life. He will be missed by all he touched. Just terrible news!

Cary

 

[Murph]

I can't believe it! The number of people that have already posted is an amazing testament to the impact that Andrew made. He was a major contributor here. I will greatly miss the spirit for people and joy of living that he shared with us from within his reports.

Like others, although I never met Andrew in person, I was touched by the great guy that he was. At this very moment, a PM from Andrew in which he offered unrequested assistance remains in my in-box and reminds me of him and his good nature.

Although we never know what is around life's "next corner", I am inspired to try to help others and build relationships as Andrew did. At the appropriate time, I also would be interested in assisting in a fund/gift to show respect for Andrew and compassion for his loved ones.

 

[Farkles]

I am saddened by this immensely met him at WFO my first he and his wife we very nice to a newbe and wow I am stunned. By best wishes to his SO.

Can't say enough no word can describe the loss.

 

[exskibum]

This isn't any easier this morning. It rained hard during the night and is still cloudy. I know most of the pics you guys have posted, but I also know what it's like to see Andrew show up, on time of course, at 6:30 or 7:00 am ready to go for a ride. I see the shots he took of rides we've all been on and that he shared here with his unique wit, perspective and ability to see humanity and beauty in everything. If you never had the pleasure of riding with him, I'm sorry. For those of us that have had the pleasure, I'm glad not to have missed that opportunity, and about all I can say now is that I can't imagine what it will be like not to have Andrew to ride with again -- not in this life. Each of those pictures makes me miss him more.

He had an amazing way about him. Bright, interesting, dry sense of humor, and self effacing. In August, after a day of riding dirt roads on dual sports, we were heading back by my place around the fairgrounds in a way he didn't know. I stopped at a stop sign in the residential area, shaded in the afternoon, and next thing I see is Andrew with brakes locked up sliding about 5 feet by me on my right, just past the limit line. (No big deal -- no one else on the road and you wouldn't expect a stop sign there if you didn't know about it.) He got this sheepish grin and apologized. Later on the phone, I'm damned if he didn't apologize for that again -- and you guys who know him, know this side: in that unique boyish tone of his, he says: "So I hope you'll still ride with me?"

HA!!!

Andrew, YOU were my favorite guy to ride with. And if it were within my powers to say YES to that question again, and to make it happen, we'd be riding this morning.

Andrew was a special guy, and my heart goes out to Sherri and his family for this terrible loss.

 

[Jester]

OMG!! I read of this on Pashnit and am just devastated! The Mc community has lost a solid rider and friend... I am CG 1 (Standing By, ready to assist).

Heartsick J